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Pizza crazy in Naples
Blog: Joe's Trippin' - 23 December 2009
With the reputation of on of the most dangerous places in Italy, how could I stay away? Crazy drivers, petty crime and organized crime are exactly the kinds of things I look for in a relaxing getaway.
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The Holiday Season In Italy
Blog: Travel With Julie - 23 December 2009
Celebrating the traditions of an Italian Christmas
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Frozen by Fire
Blog: Joe's Trippin' - 23 December 2009
August 24th, 79AD, Mother Nature chose to demonstrate her tremendous power. Her weapon? The Volcano, Mt. Vesuvius. Her victim? The unsuspecting town of Pompeii.
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Florence Museum Tickets
Blog: Florence Journal - 22 December 2009
B-Ticket is the (allegedly) official site for online tickets for the state museums of Florence (which include most of the big ones you probably have heard about - the Uffizi, Accademia, Pitti Palace, Bargello, etc.). I only say allegedly because...
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The Eternal city
Blog: Joe's Trippin' - 22 December 2009
History, culture, art, architecture, landmarks, religion, clubs, restaurants, shopping, romance,
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My Antipasto Platter
Blog: Travel With Julie - 21 December 2009
Simple, easy, quick-fix antipasto platter - perfect for a casual, last-minute get-together.
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Florence Snow Storm
Blog: Florence Journal - 20 December 2009
A pic from yesterday of Brunelleschi's Dome covered in snow - full set of pics here: Florence in the snow
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Big churches and falling spires
Blog: Joe's Trippin' - 20 December 2009
There are two cities in Northern Italy that have achieved world fame. But the reasons for their popularity couldn't be for 2 more different reasons.
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Tuscan Trails Chianti Tours
Blog: Florence Journal - 18 December 2009
Came across this site "Tuscan Trails" as top 5 "Thing To Do" while in Florence on TripAdvisor. A great bit of marketing (I think) by the owner, Todd Bolton. It is a good looking website and it sounds like he...
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PhotoFriday - La Befana
Blog: Sophie's World - 18 December 2009
La befana rules Rome’s Christmas markets (witches on Piazza Navona above). Witches are everywhere, laughing wickedly, madly. They sit on brooms or in rocking chairs (or fall off their brooms and rockers laughing). The story of Befana is nice though: On their way to Bethlehem, the magi stop by her house, the cleanest in [...]
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118 islands + 387 bridges = Venice
Blog: Joe's Trippin' - 17 December 2009
Amsterdam is often called the "Venice of the North". Marco Polo, on his world travels, called Suzhou, China "the Venice of the East". I've been to both cities, and many like them.
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The Catacombs of Rome
Blog: Ron in Rome - 17 December 2009
One of the most interesting sites to visit in Rome are The Catacombs. The catacombs are located primarily outside the city walls of the city. Roman law at the time – 2nd century AD – prevented burial inside the city walls. In the Pagan religion, death was celebrated by cremation. The early Christian rejected this [...]
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Catacombs of San Callisto
Blog: Ron in Rome - 17 December 2009
Photo from Steve at Rome Underground Catacombe di San Callisto/Catacombs of St. Callixtus Via Appia Antica, 126 00179 Rome, Italy tel. +39/06/51301580 fax +39/06/51301567 Website: www.catacombe.roma.it Closed on Wednesdays Hours: 9.00 – 12.00 and 14.00 – 17.00 8 € full price; 5 € reduced fee (effective 01/01/2010) From The Christian Catacombs of Rome website: “The catacombs of St. Callixtus are among the greatest and most important [...]
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Catacombs of St. Sebastian
Blog: Ron in Rome - 17 December 2009
Catacombe di San Sebastiano/ Catacombs of St. Sebastian Via Appia Antica, 136 00179 Rome, Italy tel. +39/06/7887035 fax +39/06/7843745 website: www.catacombe.org Closed on Sundays Hours: 9.00 – 12.00 and 14.00 – 17.00 Currently, 6 € full price; 3 € reduced fee – projected increase 01/01/2010 The Catacombs of St. Sebastian were among the first Christian tombs to be built. The church here is one [...]
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Catacombs of Domitilla
Blog: Ron in Rome - 17 December 2009
Picture from www.vatican.va Catacombe di Domitilla/Catacombs of Domitilla Via delle Sette Chiese, 282/0 00147 Rome, Italy tel. +39/06/5110342, 06/5133956 fax +39/06/51354 61 Website: http://domitilla.soverdi.eu Email: info@domitilla.soverdi.eu Closed on Tuesdays Hours: 9.00 – 12.00 and 14.00 – 17.00 8 € full price; 5 € reduced fee The Catacombs of Domitilla are among the best preserved and oldest in Rome. These Catacombs are also among the most extensive [...]
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The Catacombs of St. Agnes
Blog: Ron in Rome - 17 December 2009
From http://www.santagnese.org/ Catacombe di Sant’Agnese/ Catacombs of St. Agnes Via Nomentana, 349 00162 Roma, Italy Telephone +39 06 861 08 40 Website http://www.santagnese.org/ Closed on Sunday mornings and on Monday afternoons Hours: 9.00 – 12.00 and 16.00 – 18.00 8 € full price; 5 € reduced fee (effective 01/01/2010) The Catacombs of St. Agnes held the remains of the famous and very young Roman martyr [...]
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Catacombs of Priscilla
Blog: Ron in Rome - 17 December 2009
Catacombe di Priscilla/Catacombs of Priscilla Via Salaria, 430 00199 Rome, Italy tel/fax: +39/06/86206272 Website: http://www.catacombepriscilla.com/pagine-eng/home.htm Closed on Mondays Hours: 8:30 – 12.00 and 14.30 – 17.00 8 € full price; 5 € reduced fee (effective 01/01/2010) The Catacombs of Priscilla were probably founded by the noblewoman Priscilla who donated the land on which it was built. There are many martyrs buried here including [...]
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Video Game Mayhem in Florence (and Venice)
Blog: Florence Journal - 16 December 2009
So the new video game Assassins Creed II actually sounds (and looks) very intriguing - this is from the NY Times: "There, perched atop the highest spire of Santa Maria del Fiore, I can see Florence stretching into the mist...
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Florence Tramvia, Line 1 Map
Blog: Florence Journal - 14 December 2009
The Tramvia (or Tram) Line 1 (from Santa Maria Novella to Villa Costanza in Scandicci) is nearing completion. I think this is going to be great for Florence - but line 1 is definitely more of a commuter than tourist...
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Toilets and Traveling
Blog: Green Earth Guides ~ Traveling Naturally - 14 December 2009
I consider myself relatively easy going about toilets and bathroom facilities. That is I have gone backwoods camping and once lived with nothing more than an outhouse for almost four years. So it is not that I require luxury. However, when traveling I am amazed at the state of some toilettes.
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Cicchetti: Venetian Tapas
Blog: Travel With Julie - 13 December 2009
Cicchetti, Venetian tapas -- a more affordable and interesting way to enjoy Venetian food.
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Berlusconi is bloodied by attack
Blog: Florence Journal - 13 December 2009
From the BBC: Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been hit in the face and knocked to the ground after a political rally in Milan. Pictures showed Mr Berlusconi, 73, with a badly cut lip and blood on his cheek...
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Wine events, tastings
Blog: Florence Journal - 12 December 2009
Couple of tastings and events today, in Florence and in Buonconvento (south of Siena - but the event is tomorrow also) - details at Florence Wine Merchants.
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ZTL, Autovelox map for Florence
Blog: Florence Journal - 11 December 2009
This is a new (I think it is new anyway) map from the Comune of Florence that shows the ZTL area of Florence, entry points, Autovelox (the machines that catch you for speeding), and other important things you may need...
